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ENFPs are enthusiastic, fun-loving people with big imaginations and a deep love for the people in their lives. There are plenty of ENFPs across fiction, from cartoons like Avatar: The Last Airbender and Gravity Falls to movies like Pearl and Up . They range from imaginative to eccentric, and in this article, we dig into a bunch of them. Read on to learn about some of the most relatable ENFP characters and brush up on your ENFP knowledge!

Relatable ENFP Characters in Fiction

  • Aang from Avatar: The Last Airbender
  • Rapunzel from Tangled
  • Michael Scott from The Office
  • Phoebe Buffay from Friends
  • Spencer Shay from iCarly
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ENFP Characters From Cartoons

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    Aang from Avatar: The Last Airbender. As the Avatar, it is Aang’s responsibility to restore balance to the four great nations. Although this responsibility doesn’t come easily to him, his ENFP personality grants him many of the skills needed to take on the challenge. Like other ENFPs, he’s social, fun, and extroverted. He’s also able to converse with anyone, regardless of their background, and he sees the best in people, no matter where they come from. [1]
    • On top of that, Aang has a loving, caring nature that extends to his friends, loved ones, and animals.
    • He’s a warm, enthusiastic kid who enjoys riding around on air scooters just as much as he enjoys spending time with his friends, displaying his playful, childlike energy.
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    Mabel Pines from Gravity Falls Mabel Pines is one of the most imaginative, extroverted characters in Gravity Falls . She’s the quintessential ENFP, with her imagination and intuition giving her a bright, optimistic outlook on the world, despite the monstrous horrors she and her twin brother, Dipper, face in Gravity Falls. [2]
    • She is also extremely in touch with her feelings, and she’s unafraid to express them to anyone who she feels needs to hear them.
    • Mabel deeply cares for her brother and other family members, a trait often associated with ENFPs.
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    Pinkie Pie from My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Pinkie Pie tends to be all over the place when it comes to her ideas, showcasing her highly imaginative mind. She has a deep love for fun and is always looking for a way to have some, often leading to zany, random adventures between her and the rest of the ponies. She takes an outside-of-the-box approach to life, determined to keep her friends happy as she does. Her personality screams ENFP! [3]
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    Izzy from Total Drama Island Izzy is a zany, adventurous ENFP who’s always looking for something to do. There’s never a time when she isn’t moving a mile a minute, and her loud demeanor makes this well-known. This tends to fare well for her, as she has no problem making friends with the other campers (even though some of them find her too over the top). [4]
    • Izzy’s adventurous nature stops for nothing. Even when she's about to be arrested by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), she takes them on a wild chase into the forest!
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    Soos from Gravity Falls Soos is another ENFP from Gravity Falls’ s roster of characters. He always wants to be where the action is and looks at the world through a lens of wonder and endless possibilities. Whether he’s fighting living gnomes or facing the apocalypse, Soos will always stand by his friends, cracking jokes and laughing with them along the way. [5]
    • Soos quickly adapts to situations, is kind to those around him, and has deep feelings (although he tends to keep quiet about them), making him a classic ENFP.
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    Bolin from Avatar: The Legend of Korra Bolin is a fun-loving goofball who comes to the aid of Team Korra more times than he can count. He cares deeply about his friends and family, so much so that he unlocks lavabending to save them during a seemingly perilous lava slide. His bending also shows off his creative side, as he quickly and sneakily uses earth to get out of sticky situations. Bolin’s an intuitive, imaginative ENFP if you’ve ever seen one. [6]
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    Starfire from Teen Titans Go! Starfire is a fun, hotheaded alien who loves to goof off with the rest of the Titans. She’s also extremely aware of her feelings and emotions, which exemplifies the self-awareness that comes with many ENFPs. Her goofy, endearing personality makes her a beloved ENFP on our list. [7]
    • Starfire cares deeply about her team and considers them family, showcasing her loving ENFP nature.
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    Harley Quinn from Batman: The Animated Series Harley Quinn is a chaotic ENFP. While she does have a people-oriented nature, her villainous ways tend to result in more harm than good (which she aims for, most of the time). She’s enthusiastic about her crimes, happily going on sprees with The Joker, whom she deeply loves and cares about. She’s often portrayed as willing to do anything for him, showing the caring, compassionate nature of her ENFP personality. [8]
    • She’s also passionate about her criminal escapades, often enthusiastically pulling them off as she searches for her next illegal adventure.
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    Doyle Blackwell from Secret Saturdays Doyle Blackwell is a hotshot and brother of Drew Saturday, the tough mother and second-in-command of The Saturdays. While Drew is classified as an ENFJ, Doyle takes the role of ENFP with his energetic, extraverted personality. He’s always looking out for the family, albeit with a bit of sass. Despite his standoffish demeanor, Blackwell has a sense of childlike optimism underneath it all, making him a true ENFP. [9]
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    Mr. Peanutbutter from Bojack Horseman Mr. Peanutbutter is an adventurous, anthropomorphic ENFP dog character in Bojack Horseman. He exudes positivity and is constantly energetic, just like a dog who’s eager to please others. He’s also super playful, expressing the childlike wonder often associated with ENFPs. [10]
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ENFP Characters From TV Shows

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    Jessica Day from New Girl Depending on who you ask, you may hear that Jessica Day is an ENFJ or an INFP, but here at wikiHow, she’s clearly an ENFP. Day’s the classic zany ENFP who always has a million ideas running in her head. Her energetic nature does tend to leave her less organized than some ENFPs, but there are just as many who can relate to her disorganized lifestyle.
    • Day’s the typical open-minded ENFP who has strong feelings towards those she cares about, making her one of the more relatable ENFPs on the silver screen.
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    Joyce Byers from Stranger Things Joyce Byers is an intuitive ENFP who trusts her gut and knows that there’s more than meets the eye in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana. She follows her instinct to track down her son, who’s trapped in another realm, and tries to convince others to do the same, no matter how eccentric her actions may seem. [11]
    • She deeply cares for her son and knows that her instincts will lead to him, which is quintessential ENFP behavior!
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    Phoebe Buffay from Friends Phoebe Buffay sees the world as a place of endless possibilities. She’s portrayed as aloof, but she looks at the world through a lens of potential, a hallmark trait for ENFPs. Her imaginative, energetic nature causes her to search for freedom in life, despite being bogged down when her imagination doesn’t match up with others’ expectations.
    • For example, in the “The One with the Dollhouse” episode, Phoebe asks why she can’t include a giant dog, ghost handkerchiefs, and dinosaur dolls in Monica’s dollhouse when she invites her to play, showing her imaginative personality.
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    Michael Scott from The Office Michael Scott is the goofy, clueless manager of Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch, but the way he approaches his work in The Office shows how much of an ENFP he is. He’s an energetic guy, and although he has a hard time reading the room, he always has his team’s best interests at heart. With his enthusiastic, extroverted nature (and his insatiable need to socialize during office hours), he wholly embodies the ENFP. [12]
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    Phil Dunphy from Modern Family Phil Dunphy is a goofy, kind-hearted ENFP. He always approaches life with enthusiasm and childlike wonder, incorporating creativity into everything he does. Although this doesn’t always result in success in his real estate career and relationship with characters like Jay Pritchett, it does result in deeper connections with other characters, whom he often brings a joyous glimmer of light to. [13]
    • Phil’s fun, exciting spirit helps him connect deeply with his kids, making him one of the most beloved TV dads out there.
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    Spencer Shay from iCarly Spencer Shay is your standard ENFP. He’s imaginative (as shown by his blossoming art career), cares about his loved ones (going as far as to take the role of Carly’s guardian while their father is overseas), and does it all with a goofy, outlandish outlook on life. His creativity is really the biggest part of his ENFP spirit, as he’s always bringing an exciting, imaginative flair to whatever he’s involved in. [14]
    • The character Spencer Shay is widely credited with the invention and popularization of spaghetti tacos (spaghetti in a hard-shell taco), showcasing his creative spirit.
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    Lorelai Gilmore from Gilmore Girls Lorelai Gilmore has an endless enthusiasm about the world, which is fueled by her energetic, mile-a-minute mindset. She’s always generating new creative ideas and finding a way to make an obscure pop culture reference whenever she gets the chance. Like other ENFPs, she is freedom-oriented and carves her own path, for better and for worse. [15]
    • Her sassy, extroverted personality contributes to some dramatic moments, like the dramatic retelling of her birth whenever it’s Rory’s birthday, but it’s all out of love.
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    Piper Chapman from Orange is the New Black Piper Chapman is an idealistic ENFP. She’s always seeing the best possibilities and brings a bubble of optimism to whatever room she’s in (which would be great if she were anywhere but prison). Her experience in prison does drive her to eventually use her social skills and soft personality to manipulate other inmates, showing where prison can possibly take an ENFP. [16]
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    Enid Sinclair from Wednesday Enid Sinclair from the Netflix series, Wednesday , is a protective, fun ENFP. She’s always trying to bring Wednesday along for her adventures, showcasing her extroverted, adventurous ENFP nature. She also has a lively, bubbly personality, which contrasts with Wednesday’s more introverted side. A classic ENFP, she still manages to bring fun whenever she’s in the room. [17]
    • She tends to turn into a werewolf (“wolf out”) to defend the people she cares about, showcasing her loving, protective ENFP nature.
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    Jules Vaughn from Euphoria Euphoria’s Jules Vaughn is a curious ENFP. She’s always looking for a new adventure, which often results in her rejecting the limits placed on her by society. This search for adventure can also get her into some sticky situations, as it often superseded her awareness of other people’s feelings, especially Rue’s. [18]
    • Jules isn’t perfect, but she’s energetic, curious, and leads with her heart as she chases her wildest dreams, solidifying her ENFP personality.
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    Jake Peralta from Brooklyn Nine-Nine This goofball of a police officer is a hilarious ENFP. He’s fun-loving and sarcastic, but it’s all out of love for his coworkers and dedication to his job. Peralta tends to be portrayed as an irresponsible detective, butting heads with his superiors, but this is just because of his extroversion and sense of fun, which are hallmarks of an ENFP personality. [19]
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    The Tenth Doctor from Doctor Who The Doctor is a charming, social ENFP who enjoys bringing people on his adventures. He uses his intuitive nature to stay informed about people and aliens, enabling him to make the right decisions when things get serious. While his idealistic, energetic nature does cause him to get lost in his head at some points, it also provides him with solutions that are outside the box, which tends to work to his benefit. [20]
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    Cat Valentine from Victorious Cat Valentine is a bubbly, extroverted student at Hollywood Arts. Her mind is always racing towards new ideas, topics, and theories, imbuing her with a strong sense of enthusiasm and optimism. Although she tends to be portrayed as clueless, she excels in social situations, easily conversing with others (and occasionally pulling strings to get what she wants) like the classic ENFP she is. [21]
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ENFP Characters From Movies

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    Rapunzel from Tangled Rapunzel from Disney’s 2010 film Tangled embodies the ENFP personality type. Not only is she spirited and curious, but she also holds an optimistic, enthusiastic view about the world and her dreams, despite being locked in a castle for her entire life. Her extroversion and intuition further shine when she connects with the film’s other characters, who, despite being rough around the edges, are inspired and supported by her deep warmth. [22]
    • Her hope, creativity, and emotional intelligence make Rapunzel a beloved ENFP among fans and MBTI enthusiasts.
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    Po from Kung Fu Panda Po from Kung Fu Panda is the quintessential ENFP. He starts as an extroverted, yet awkward, noodle shop employee with a dream of becoming a legendary Kung Fu warrior. He holds a deep respect and passion for the craft, despite having no formal training. So, when he’s unexpectedly selected to be the Dragon Warrior, his optimistic personality drives him, his friends, and his mentors to new heights (classic ENFP behavior). [23]
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    Olaf from Frozen Frozen’s Olaf is an enthusiastic, deeply social ENFP. He has deep compassion for others and a powerful imagination, and he also understands the strong connections between people, clocking Anna and Krisoff’s connection before they ever acknowledge it. Olaf is also one of the warmest snowmen you’ll ever come across. He believes that “some friends are worth melting for.” [24]
    • He’s always wondering what will happen in the future, like whether or not adulthood will give him a deeper understanding of the world, showcasing his imaginative ENFP personality.
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    Genie from Aladdin The Genie is an extremely extroverted ENFP. As soon as he comes out of the lamp, he immediately banters with Aladdin about nicknames, showing his willingness to chat it up with anyone, regardless of whether or not he knows them. He’s always chatting because of how fast he moves, which is a byproduct of his imaginative ENFP side. [25]
    • Genie’s biggest (and arguably his only) desire is to be free and become the master of his own world. Sounds like a textbook ENFP, right?
    • If that wasn’t enough, Genie also encourages Aladdin to be himself no matter what others think, which is an example of the ENFP value of authenticity.
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    Dory from Finding Nemo Dory is an optimistic, bubbly, enthusiastic fish who is always brightening the room and bringing fun to the table. Although her short-term memory causes her to come off as a little dimwitted, the ideas and possibilities she generates make up for it. She holds deep love and care for her friends, too, showing just how much of an ENFP she really is. [26]
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    Lilo from Lilo & Stitch Lilo’s kind-hearted personality and her bubbly, optimistic outlook on the world really showcase her ENFP ways. She’s off the walls, too, going as far as to bite her friends and refuse to follow the rules put on her by society. She doesn’t care if she fits in—as long as she’s being herself and expressing her imaginative ways, she’s happy. [27]
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    Ariel from The Little Mermaid Ariel is Disney’s definitive ENFP character. She’s always looking at the world with enthusiasm, endlessly seeking adventure in both the seas and on dry land. She approaches life with a zany perspective, which tends to cloud her practical judgment. This is seen when she gives up her life in the ocean for her curiosity about the land, trading all that she knows for the sake of love and adventure. [28]
    • She has deep love and care for her friends and family in the sea, and even more love for Prince Eric, showing her caring ENFP nature.
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    Karen Smith from Mean Girls Karen is your classic imaginative ENFP. She has so many grand ideas, but they tend not to be rooted in reality. She also takes an authentic approach to life. She cares about social acceptance the least out of her friend group, isn’t afraid to be herself, and always does what she wants (unless it directly goes against Regina’s rules). [29]
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    Ellie from Up Although we’re only treated to a few minutes of Ellie’s character at the beginning of the film, they’re enough to showcase her adventurous ENFP nature. She always encourages her husband Carl to explore new things with her, despite his more reluctant personality. This later causes him to open up and explore his own adventurous side, which is all an ENFP can ask for.
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    Willy Wonka from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory This extroverted chocolatier is your classic ENFP. He’s always using his creativity to fuel new ideas for candy, engages with others without issue, and often uses his humorous demeanor to entertain people (and hide his own issues). He’s an energetic and expressive guy who wants nothing more than to keep his chocolate empire afloat, showing what it’s like when an idealistic ENFP takes on grand projects. [30]
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    Megamind from Megamind Despite his portrayal as a “villain,” Megamind is a sweet, tenderhearted ENFP. All he wants is to be accepted by society, only taking on the role of a villain when he’s rejected by the world. He uses his creative mind to come up with innovative inventions, threatening the world with his ENFP instincts (even if he doesn’t actually want to hurt anyone). [31]
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    Spider-Man from the Marvel Cinematic Universe The extroverted MCU webhead always sees the best in people, from the villainous Norman Osborne to the lovable Happy Hogan. He’s energetic and super eager to be a superhero (sometimes to his own detriment), and even before Tony Stark came along, his creative, genius personality was helping him take on major threats. [32]
    • Spider-Man also cares deeply about all people, embodying his natural ENFP spirit.
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    Pearl from Pearl The titular character, Pearl, is an idealistic ENFP who wants nothing more than to be a star. She has big dreams and isn’t afraid to showcase her vibrant nature as she chases them. Her authenticity can be a bit much for some people, though, which gradually brings her down a path of murderous villainy in the film. Yet another cautionary tale for the dangers of slighted ENFPs!
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Section 4 of 7:

ENFP Characters From Books

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    Peeta Mellark from The Hunger Games Peeta from Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games is an intuitive, understanding ENFP. He’s often able to read people’s true motives without being provided with much information, and his mind is always coming up with new ways to outsmart his enemies. Remember, this is the same guy who disguised himself as a rock to escape another tribute after urging Katniss to run! [33]
    • Not only does this show his creative, intuitive nature, but it also shows his willingness to do anything for his friends, just like other ENFPs.
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    Nymphadora Tonks from Harry Potter Nymphadora is a fiery, authentic ENFP. She isn’t afraid to be herself, no matter who she’s in a room with. Her endless curiosity, deeply ingrained values, and social skills also make it easy for her to move through the world, and her ability to adapt guides her whenever she goes (thank you ENFP personality!). [34]
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    Calvin from Calvin and Hobbes The imaginative Calvin is always coming up with new ideas. As an ENFP, he’s always looking for new ways to have fun and enjoy himself. His mind is quickly moving at all times, often fueling questions that others would be too afraid to ask. He’s deeply aware of his feelings, isn’t afraid to keep an open mind, and always stands on his beliefs, no matter how much others challenge him.
    • While his stubborn beliefs often result in Calvin struggling to make friends, they also showcase his authentic ENFP nature.
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    The Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland The Mad Hatter is an intuitive ENFP, catching on to different situations extremely quickly. He’s also extremely witty, saving Alice from being captured through his wits and clever thinking. This witty, clever thinking also transfers to social situations, with The Mad Hatter often insulting and bantering with others for fun (without even realizing it half of the time). [35]
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    Ron Weasley from Harry Potter Ron Weasley from Harry Potter leans into his Extroverted Intuition (Ne) as an ENFP, needing just a few details to get an understanding of the situation. His intuition and imagination are great things, but they also lead to some trouble with his schoolwork, which he tends to find pretty boring. Like all ENFPs, he’s also enthusiastic, social, and hopeful for the future, which makes him a super valuable companion to Harry throughout his journey. [36]
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    Piper McLean from The Lost Hero Piper McLean from Rick Riordan’s The Lost Hero in the Heroes of Olympus series is a strong, intuitive individual who has deep compassion for those around her, just like other ENFPs. As the daughter of the Greek goddess Aphrodite, she has the same charm as her mother. She’s also extremely aware of how she and her family are viewed, adding to her laundry list of ENFP traits. [37]
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    Pippi Longstocking from the Pippi Longstocking series Pippi Longstocking is a playful ENFP with a tough history. As a baby, her mother died, and as she grew up, her father vanished at sea. This led to her adoption and a more independent, secluded lifestyle. Despite the circumstances of her upbringing, she remains energetic and optimistic throughout the story, fully leaning into her imagination and exuding the childlike nature of an ENFP. [38]
    • Pippi is quick to tell off adults who are in the wrong, showcasing her love for authenticity, a classic ENFP trait.
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    Peter Pan from Peter and Wendy Peter Pan is an energetic, optimistic young boy who’s full of curiosity. He’s a classic ENFP who has a carefree outlook and an endless imagination. The whimsical world of Neverland represents the deeply creative nature of ENFPs, while Peter Pan’s reluctance to grow up represents an ENFP’s desire to live life how they want to live it, escapism and all! [39]
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    Julian Diaz from Cemetery Boys In Aiden Thomas’s Cemetery Boys, Julian is the ghost of the school’s energetic, number one bad boy. Yadriel Vélez Flores, the book’s main protagonist, accidentally summons Julian into his school, and he’s not ready to move on, as he doesn’t remember how he died. As he works to solve his own murder, Julian showcases his intuition, his caring nature, and other essential ENFP traits. [40]
    • Julian’s energetic, optimistic nature leads to the two teaming up to investigate his death and help Yadriel grow into a brujo (a magic-wielding man), where Julian showcases his deep, caring side and solidifies himself as an ENFP.
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    Addie LaRue from The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue In V.E. Schwab’s The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue , the titular character makes a dark deal for immortality, causing her to be forgotten by others as soon as she’s out of their sight. Despite its challenges, her immortal life also grants her permanent freedom and adventure, which are classic ENFP desires. [41]
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ENFP Characters From Anime

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    Naruto Uzumaki from Naruto Naruto Uzumaki is the definition of an ENFP. His extroverted personality shines no matter who he’s interacting with, and his lofty dreams of becoming Hokage are supported by his never-ending hope and optimism, his network of friends, and his strong creativity and imagination. [42]
    • His creativity and imagination shine in his jutsus, with the titular character creating a new, more powerful version of the Rasengan called the Rasenshuriken.
    • He also utilizes the forbidden multi-shadow clone jutsu and infuses various elements into the Rasenshuriken, showcasing his creativity.
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    Mahito from Jujutsu Kaisen Jujutsu Kaisen ’s Mahito is an enthusiastic, imaginative villain. With the power to transform anyone he touches into a deformed, transfigured human, Mahito creatively terrorizes Jujutsu sorcerers. He can also turn his body into all kinds of weapons, stretching the limits of his imagination to turn himself into blades designed for killing, an impenetrable body of armor, and other horrifying objects. Just like a crazy ENFP! [43]
    • He uses his extroversion to masterfully manipulate people to his bidding. He loves chaos and strives to bring it wherever he goes.
    • He aims to make cursed spirits the dominating race in Jujutsu Kaisen , showcasing his lofty, imaginative dreams.
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    Josuke Higashikata from Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure Josuke is the 8th JoJo and has two personalities due to retrograde personality. He tends to be emotional, extremely loyal to those he cares about, and has strong perception skills, all of which call on his ENFP nature. Josuke’s perceptive skills come in the form of strong vision, as he can see and accurately describe objects from far away. [44]
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    Ash Ketchum from Pokémon Ash Ketchum is an impulsive, energetic kid who strives to be a great Pokémon Master. If anyone deserves the ENFP nickname of The Champion, it’s him. His eager curiosity about the world of Pokémon strongly showcases his ENFP traits, and he approaches the world with wonder and enthusiasm as he tries to catch ‘em all. [45]
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    Anya Forger from Spy x Family Anya Forger is always looking at the bright side of things, showcasing her deeply imaginative nature as she does. She also loves adventure and is always trying to predict how her exciting endeavors will turn out, with her telepathic powers serving as an extension of her imagination. Her optimistic nature often causes her to overshoot, but what ENFP hasn’t been guilty of dreaming big? [46]
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    Monkey D. Luffy from One Piece Monkey D. Luffy has a good heart and is a deeply curious adventurer. He has dreams to become the Pirate King and works hard to chase those dreams with enthusiasm. Luffy also brings new comrades along with him and is willing to do anything to protect them, solidifying himself as an ENFP.
    • Luffy also uses his imaginative nature to form new attacks on the spot, making him a wildcard when he fights.
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    Panda from Jujutsu Kaisen Panda is another Jujutsu Kaisen ENFP (and a heroic one at that). He’s a goofball who loves to joke around with others, but he doesn’t let those jokes stop him from taking care of business. He is extroverted, enthusiastic, and empathetic, which usually leads him to jump in to protect his friends. [47]
    • Like other ENFPs, Panda loves teasing his friends when given the opportunity.
    • His adaptive nature is typical for ENFPs, but his intuitive nature sets him apart from the others, giving him a slight tactical edge.
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    Yui Hirasawa from K on! Hirasawa is a vocalist and lead guitarist who’s always looking for a fun time. Her extroverted ENFP nature causes her not to experience stage fright and to open up to people easily. She isn’t afraid to hug and hold hands with people she doesn’t know. As an ENFP, social anxiety is afraid of her! [48]
    • Hirasawa is also intuitive, often teaching herself rather than studying manuals.
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    Howl from Howl’s Moving Castle Howl is an innovative ENFP who uses his intuitive and extroverted nature to cut down the obstacles in front of him. Not only did he build a castle out of his own heart, but he also considers the plethora of obstacles that could face him, which is a clear example of his innovative ENFP nature. Unfortunately, this also has the side effect of excessive worrying and brooding, causing Howl inner turmoil and uncertainty about how events will play out. [49]
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    Marin Kitagawa from My Dress-Up Darling The cheerful, bubbly Kitagawa is social and non-judgmental. She is also super extroverted and not afraid to befriend people of all types of personalities, as shown by her friendship with the socially awkward Wakana. Kitagawa’s fun, otaku interests showcase her ENFP personality, expressing her excitement, enthusiasm, and authenticity. [50]
    • An otaku is someone who is obsessed with Japanese pop culture (often to the detriment of their social skills).
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    Jiraiya from Naruto Naruto ’s Jiraiya is an extroverted, optimistic leader who’s always coming up with new ways to take down his opponents. From his swift push back towards Itachi Uchiha when he infiltrated the Leaf Village to his quick thinking when suppressing Naruto’s Fourth Tails form, he knows just what to do in tough situations. Not only that, but he’s also empathetic and caring (underneath his trope-filled exterior), further fitting the ENFP bill.
    • Jiraiya also has strong optimism for the future generation, writing about the Child of Prophecy who would bring a great revolution to the Shinobi world throughout his life. That optimism further bolsters his reputation as an ENFP.
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    Obito Uchiha from Naruto Obito Uchiha, both as an optimistic child and a determined adult, embodies the ENFP personality type. As a child, the young Uchiha had dreams of being the Hokage, helping his friends, and doing it all with a smile. That smile turned into sorrow after he witnessed the death of Rin Nohara, reshaping his goal to world domination under permanent hypnosis.
    • Despite his change of heart, Obito remained the same extraverted, optimistic child, redirecting his enthusiasm and optimism toward his hypnotic goals and showing the audience what a villainous ENFP looks like.
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Section 6 of 7:

What is an ENFP?

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  1. ENFP is an MBTI personality type that describes enthusiastic, spontaneous people. In the Myers-Briggs framework, ENFP stands for E xtraverted, I ntuitive, F eeling, and P erceiving. This personality type consists of people who are optimistic, supportive, spontaneous, creative, and love starting new projects. ENFPs tend to see the potential in others, and their enthusiasm and creativity often push their peers to see this potential in themselves, too. [51]
    • Known as The Champion, ENFPs are extremely creative, energetic, and imaginative, often pushing to be the best at what they do.
    • ENFP’s Extraverted Intuition (Ne) is their dominant function, making them warm, loving, caring, and protective of those they care about.
Section 7 of 7:

ENFP Characteristics

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    Enthusiasm ENFPs tend to approach life with a huge sense of enthusiasm, no matter what challenges they face. They have lively personalities that fill them with potential and a brightness that makes them beloved among their friends and loved ones. Their natural enthusiasm tends to be contagious, too, making them a delight to be in the room with. [52]
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    Creativity ENFPs are widely known for being creative, as they’re always coming up with new and unique ideas thanks to their Extraverted Intuition. These new ideas help fuel the way they take on the world, with some ENFPs—like Phil Dunphy and Spencer Shay—taking a carefree, off-the-wall approach that lets them creatively express themselves. [53]
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    Strong imagination On top of fueling their creativity, the ENFP’s Extraverted Intuition fuels their strong imaginations, enabling them to explore endless possibilities and constantly generate new ideas. They also see the potential in everything they approach. From friendships to job responsibilities, the possibilities are endless for an ENFP. [54]
    • Their strong imagination can sometimes be a hindrance, as ENFPs tend to get stuck with decision paralysis (the inability to make a decision due to the vast number of options presented).
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    Good communication and social skills The extroverted nature of the ENFP enables them to socialize with people from all different walks of life. They’re open to conversation and aren’t afraid to actively listen whenever you have something to say. Some ENFPs are like social butterflies, effortlessly conversing with others without breaking a sweat. [55]
    • Their intuitive nature also gives them a deeper layer of understanding, further bolstering their connections with others.
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    Authenticity If there’s one thing about an ENFP, it’s that they value and exude authenticity, so they’ll be true to themselves whenever they get the chance. As a result, many ENFPs, like Aang from Avatar: The Last Airbender , wear their joyous, loving hearts on their sleeves.
    • ENFPs tend to have a short fuse for inauthentic people. Bold ones, like Pippi Longstocking, will even call people out when they aren’t being authentic.
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